James M. Turner (politician)

James M. Turner (November 8, 1928 – July 20, 1981) was an American Republican Party politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature, serving one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1970 to 1972, and in the New Jersey Senate from 1972 until he was forced to resign from office in June 1973, after being convicted for his role leading a conspiracy to place drugs in the home of a Democratic Party political rival. Despite being evicted from his seat, Turner ran a quixotic campaign to be elected to a second term in the Senate.

James M. Turner
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from Legislative District 3B
In office
January 13, 1970  January 11, 1972
Serving with Francis J. Gorman
Preceded byLeonard H. Kaser and Walter E. Pedersen
Succeeded byKenneth A. Gewertz and Francis J. Gorman
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from Legislative District 3A
In office
January 11, 1972  June 28, 1973
Preceded byJohn L. White
Succeeded byDistrict dissolved
Personal details
Born(1928-11-08)November 8, 1928
DiedJuly 20, 1981(1981-07-20) (aged 52)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCynthia
ResidenceWoodbury, New Jersey
OccupationPrivate detective
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